White Horse
Just Say No! Lyrics
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If you want to ride, to ride the white horse
White horse, to ride the white horse
White horse, to ride the white horse
No, no, no
If you want to ride, to ride the white horse
If you want to ride, to ride the white horse
If you want to ride, to ride the white horse
White horse, to ride the white horse
White horse, to ride the white horse
No, no, no
If you want to bitch, you got to be a bitch
I said rich, bitch
If you want to be rich, you got to be a bitch
I said rich, bitch,
Rich, you bitch
If you want to ride, ride the white pony
Ride, ride the white pony
White pony
White pony
Rich, you bitch
If you want to ride, ride the white pony
Ride the white pony, white pony
White pony
The song "White Horse" by Just Say No! is often interpreted as a cautionary tale about drug use. The repeating refrain "If you want to ride, to ride the white horse" is a reference to heroin, which is sometimes called "the white horse." The lyrics seem to be warning against indulging in this dangerous drug. The use of the word "ride" could also suggest the idea of being taken on a trip or journey by the drug, which is a common experience for heroin users.
The lyrics take on a more cynical tone in the verses, where the singer advises that if you want to be rich, you have to be a "bitch." This could be interpreted as a critique of capitalist society and the idea that success requires a willingness to be ruthless and selfish. The line "Rich, you bitch" reinforces this idea that wealth and success are only achieved through immoral or unfair means.
Overall, the song seems to be a warning against the allure of drugs and the dangerous path of seeking wealth at any cost. It suggests that both can lead to ruin and a loss of self.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to ride, to ride the white horse
If you want to experience the high of cocaine addiction,
White horse, to ride the white horse
Cocaine, commonly referred to as 'white horse,' is the drug in question
No, no, no
The singer is advising against drug use
If you want to bitch, you got to be a bitch
If you want to succeed in life, you have to be tough and assertive
I said rich, bitch
The artist emphasizes the importance of financial success
Rich, you bitch
Another emphasis on the importance of wealth
If you want to ride, ride the white pony
The slang term 'white pony' is used as a synonym for cocaine use
Ride, ride the white pony
Continued emphasis on drug use
White pony, white pony
Repetition of the slang term for cocaine
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.